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A free kung fu and lion dancing workshop in the heart of Chinatown with the Chau Luen Athletic Club. You'll learn the basics of kung fu, lion dancing, and drumming from one of Chinatown's longstanding benevolent society athletic clubs. There will also be a kung fu and lion dancing demo,
Workforce Forward, in collaboration with CPHR British Columbia and Yukon, welcomes business leaders and professionals for an event exploring Indigenous workforce opportunities, training and inclusion. The one-day event will bring together a diverse group of thought-leaders to share their work in the inclusion and diversity space through impactful discussions on
Calling all fitness gurus and exercise enthusiasts! Kommunity, Vancouver’s newest boutique fitness studio, is recruiting the city’s best and brightest to join its team of high-energy, fitness-obsessed in-studio instructors. Kommunity Fitness is a boutique fitness studio offering premium, full-body group workouts in a social, immersive and entertaining environment. Kommunity is
Two misfit clowns find themselves up creek without a paddle when their traveling circus leaves them behind due to a bad case of stage fright. What Boofus and Schmoozle lack in polish they make up for in resourcefulness and they quickly find themselves flying through the mayhem of an impromptu
An award-winning comedy coming to Vancouver Fringe. Vera is contemplating becoming a nun but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past and saints in her present. As Vera’s story unfolds,
Join us on Friday Sept 8th from 6:30–9:30pm for an evening in the heart of Chinatown to move your body and mind! Featuring: - Tai Chi led by Chinatown elder and activist, Mrs. Ma - Chinese classical instrument music by Zoe Leung - Chinese and English language poetry with Bo
Light Up Chinatown! presented by RBC returns for its third year. The free two-day community festival will bring the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown to life with live music, cultural performances, and inventive food collaborations. For families, there will be a dedicated kids' fun zone, and for the adults, for the
An award-winning comedy coming to Vancouver Fringe. Vera is contemplating becoming a nun but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past and saints in her present. As Vera’s story unfolds,
The 2023 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Sunday, September 10th in communities across Canada and virtually. Because those with ovarian cancer deserve better outcomes. Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest women’s cancer and the time for change is now. It’s time to step up and make strides to advance progress
Feast of Fields is a wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you'll stroll across a field, travelling from tent to tent, listening to live music, and tasting
An ABBA Themed DRAG Lunch Is Coming To Vancouver! We're bringing you the ULTIMATE immersive brunch led by our resident Drag Queens to give you all the ABBA vibes and show you the best moves. Think lashes, lipstick and dancing queens! Brush up on your lyrics to Voulez Vous, Dancing
After a successful premiere at Toronto Fringe Festival in 2022 and being awarded "Best Dance Show" at the 2023 Orlando Fringe, FEMMILLENNIAL is ready to hit the Vancouver Fringe Stage. Kylie Thompson is behind the creation of this up-and-coming 55-minute contemporary dance theatre work. A visceral contemporary dance trio weaves